About friendship
It´s been two years now since Zaka came to our family and slowly I think we have a real connection with each other. Today she enjoyed being scratched all over for sooo long, it was just lovely to see and… Continue Reading
It´s been two years now since Zaka came to our family and slowly I think we have a real connection with each other. Today she enjoyed being scratched all over for sooo long, it was just lovely to see and… Continue Reading
Embrace what is offered to you. I have experienced this a couple of times now and this makes a huge difference in your learning habits. If you have a thing that you are working on, with your horse or in… Continue Reading
It’s too cold for me now and my spanish horse with no fluffy fur any more told me she’s out. Will not work, will just eat and stay inside. Told her will do the same. // Och nee. Winter im… Continue Reading
That was our second session where I put an object near Zaka’s mouth, try to brush the teeth or even gently slide it between her front teeth. The goal is not the brushing itself but to be able to slide… Continue Reading
Driving home from an Academic Art of Riding clinic with Bent Branderup. (Horse stayed home 😊) It was absolutely lovely to watch all the participants and wonderful input from a very skilled and patient teacher. If you have any interest… Continue Reading
Treat with trick. This is why Zaka loves Academic Art of Riding… You get to chew on fruit branches all the time… No, of course not and your horse should focus on your work and not on eating the tools.… Continue Reading
Protect what you love; from others, yourself and from your own expectations. Serve what you love with patience. Trust in the abilities that will grow if you take your time. Don’t push it, don’t force it. It’s hard, I know.… Continue Reading
Remember your dreams. Your feelings when you have touched a horse for the first time. Try everything you can to hold on to that feeling. Don’t do things that move it away. If you feel love, the world around you… Continue Reading
Vote for democracy. Discussing things in a positive way makes you and your horse grow equally. Because there is an option. For both of you. Because you can accept a No. If one makes a suggestion, there is room for… Continue Reading
My father came to visit his grandchild and grandhorse at the weekend… He is a child and horse whisperer and can make the wildest creatures relax! // Mein Vater war am Wochenende zu Besuch, um sein Enkelkind und Enkelpferd zu… Continue Reading